Ross Dawson

Ross Dawson is one of the world’s leading futurists, entrepreneur and authority on artificial intelligence, best known as Founder and CEO of Informativity and for helping organisations understand the transformative impact of emerging technologies. As a sought after AI speaker, Ross combines decades of experience in technology, business strategy and innovation to provide audiences with practical insights into how AI is reshaping industries, leadership and the future of work. His keynote ‘Humans + AI: Infinite Potential’ has been delivered to business leaders and industry professionals seeking to harness AI for growth, making him an ideal speaker for corporate conferences, leadership summits, innovation forums and digital transformation events.

Ross began his career in international equities sales at Merrill Lynch before progressing to become Global Director of Capital Markets at Thomson Financial. These early roles gave him first hand experience of global markets, technological change and the forces driving business transformation. His ability to connect economic trends with emerging technologies enables him to explain complex AI developments in a commercially relevant and accessible way. Building on this foundation, Ross became Founding Chairman of Advanced Human Technologies Group and later established Future Exploration Network, creating platforms dedicated to understanding the future of business and society. His expertise was further showcased through influential books including ‘Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships’, ‘Living Networks’, ‘Implementing Enterprise 2.0’ and ‘Thriving on Overload: The 5 Powers for Success in a World of Exponential Information’. These publications demonstrate his long-standing focus on how technology changes organisations and human performance.

Ross’s authority has been recognised through numerous industry accolades. He was named among the 40 Biggest Players of Australia’s Digital Age by B&T Magazine, included on the Enterprise 2.0 All-Star List and recognised as one of the Top 30 Crowdfunding Thought Leaders. Alongside leadership roles with MultiDimensionCorp, The Insight Exchange, Bondi Innovation Alliance and The Centre for Civic Innovation, Ross brings unmatched expertise to events. Audiences benefit from his ability to translate AI trends into actionable strategies, offering a balanced perspective on innovation, leadership and the opportunities created by human and artificial intelligence working together.

Ross is hired as an AI speaker for his rare ability to combine deep technological expertise with real world business insight. Drawing on decades of experience as an entrepreneur, futurist, author and innovation leader, he helps organisations understand not only where artificial intelligence is heading, but how to apply it effectively. His presentations move beyond theory, offering practical frameworks for navigating disruption, driving innovation and unlocking new opportunities through human and AI collaboration. Whether addressing senior executives, industry leaders or innovation teams, Ross delivers forward thinking, actionable insights that empower audiences to embrace AI with confidence and achieve sustainable competitive advantage.